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July 10, 2019
Lifesaving Habits for Child Car Safety
Every year children around the country are put in dangerous situations when they are left inside a vehicle. An average of 38 children die from heat related illnesses after being left inside a vehicle every year. This is usually due to adults forgetting their child, children finding their own way... Read MoreJune 14, 2019
Hernias happen - and Lovelace can help!
A hernia is a common problem for both men and women, and is much more than a simple muscle pull. A hernia occurs when there is a weakness or hole in the muscle wall, allowing a bulge of tissue to protrude through the muscle. The symptoms of a hernia may include a dull ache, feeling of weakness,... Read MoreMay 31, 2019
Lovelace Medical Center Sets Record-Breaking Time for Successful Stroke Treatment
During a stroke, every minute counts. Every minute a stroke is left untreated, up to two million brain cells die. Earlier this year, Lovelace Medical Center set a record-breaking time of administering tPA, a medication used to treat ischemic strokes, within 12 minutes of the patient arriving at the... Read MoreMay 28, 2019
Tips for Better Sleep When Traveling
Traveling is one of life’s greatest pleasures, but adapting to new surroundings can be challenging for those who have ongoing sleep issues. When we are away from home, we usually skip the first REM (rapid eye movement) episode, leading us to have a less deep sleep and causing us to wake up... Read MoreMay 17, 2019
Lovelace Westside Hospital earns “A” scoring from Leapfrog
ALBUQUERQUE, May 15, 2019 — Lovelace Westside Hospital earned an “A” grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2019, making it the only hospital in Albuquerque or Rio Rancho to earn an “A.” The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only independent ratings... Read MoreMay 15, 2019
Mother and baby saved by efforts of two Lovelace hospitals
“Talk about getting a second chance,” explained Tina Saenz, 43, when she found out she was pregnant with her miracle baby. Saenz had previously gone through fertility treatments to get pregnant with her now 15-year-old son. News of her pregnancy was a dream come true: “I never... Read MoreMay 14, 2019
TWELVE ARDENT HEALTH SERVICES HOSPITALS RANKED AS BEST PLACES TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (May 13, 2019) – Twelve Ardent Health Services-affiliated organizations have been recognized among the nation’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare magazine. A third of the company’s hospitals were included on the prestigious 2019 list,... Read MoreMay 8, 2019
Top Things to Know about Measles
You may be hearing a lot about measles lately, and all of this news on TV, social media, Internet, newspapers and magazines may leave you wondering what you as a parent really need to know about this disease. CDC has put together a list of the most important facts about measles for parents like you... Read MoreMay 7, 2019